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Robinhood to Pay $45M to Settle SEC Claims
By Nicola M. White and Paige SmithRobinhood "failed to observe a broad array of significant regulatory requirements," the SEC says.
January 02, 2025
RIA to Pay $115K Fine Over Custody Rule ViolationsDriftwood Advisors failed to timely distribute audited statements to investors in pooled vehicles it advised, the SEC states.
December 20, 2024
Wells Fargo and LPL to Pay $1.8M to Settle SEC ChargesEach firm agreed to pay a $900,000 penalty for failing to provide complete and accurate trading information.
December 18, 2024
FINRA Awards $4.8M to Baird in Raymond James Poaching DisputeThe payments represent only a fraction of the $74 million in damages sought by the wealth management firm.
December 13, 2024
Cantor Fitzgerald Pays SEC $6.75M for Alleged SPAC AbusesThe firm, led by Howard Lutnick, misled investors in two blank-check firms, the regulator says.
December 13, 2024
Senators Delay Crenshaw Vote, Increasing Odds of All-GOP SECThe commissioner dissented to spot bitcoin ETF approval and supports stricter climate-related disclosure rules.
December 11, 2024
SEC Rule Predictions: What's In, What's Out in 2025Attorneys expect a slowdown or halt on texting fines and a potential Custody Rule revamp, among other changes.
December 11, 2024
Expect Dramatic Enforcement Changes in 2025: SEC RoundupLegal experts discuss their views on how 2025 might shape up.